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Minnesota shooting reopens America’s most bitter gun argument

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Minnesota shooting reopens America’s most bitter gun argument

A legally carried gun, a fatal shooting, and a debate that now depends on who is holding the weapon.

Friends and family defend Alex Pretti’s memory after fatal shooting

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Friends and family defend Alex Pretti’s memory after fatal shooting

Those who knew Alex Pretti say the public narrative surrounding his death does not reflect the man they loved.

Why calling Alex Pretti’s actions “brandishing” matters

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Why calling Alex Pretti’s actions “brandishing” matters

A single word used by federal officials carries legal weight and shapes public judgment long before investigators establish the facts.

Who is Gregory Bovino, and why he now defines Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Who is Gregory Bovino, and why he now defines Trump’s immigration crackdown

An aggressive style, a public presence, and a refusal to retreat have turned one Border Patrol commander into the most visible symbol of the administration’s immigration push.

Saudi Arabia trims Neom project amid financial pressure and shifting priorities

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Saudi Arabia trims Neom project amid financial pressure and shifting priorities

After years of delays, rising costs and grand promises, Riyadh is rethinking the scale and purpose of its most ambitious megaproject.

How voters really feel about Trump’s second term

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How voters really feel about Trump’s second term

A new poll shows that Americans are not just divided over Trump. They are emotionally locked into sharply different reactions, and those feelings are proving hard to shift.

What Europe’s response to the Greenland crisis says about the new world order

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What Europe’s response to the Greenland crisis says about the new world order

Europe’s pushback against Donald Trump’s Greenland threat became a rare moment of unity, and a lesson in how power, not politeness, now shapes global politics.

Why Minneapolis is on edge after a second fatal shooting by federal agents

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Why Minneapolis is on edge after a second fatal shooting by federal agents

A second deadly encounter involving federal agents has intensified protests in Minneapolis and sharpened questions over how immigration enforcement is being carried out on city streets.

Why Taiwan, not Greenland, is the real test of American power

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Why Taiwan, not Greenland, is the real test of American power

While Donald Trump fixates on Greenland, his muted response to China’s moves around Taiwan is raising alarms about deterrence, credibility and the risk of a far bigger war.

Why winter storms in the US make long power outages especially dangerous

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Why winter storms in the US make long power outages especially dangerous

Snow and ice don’t just disrupt travel. When electricity goes out for days in extreme cold, the risks quickly move from inconvenience to life-threatening.

You can buy the house, not the ground: How Greenland’s land system really works

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You can buy the house, not the ground: How Greenland’s land system really works

In Greenland, buying a home does not mean owning land. It is a deliberate choice shaped by history, scarcity, and a deep fear of losing control over territory.

Sarco assisted-dying pod returns to spotlight as inventor proposes AI screening and joint use for couples

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Sarco assisted-dying pod returns to spotlight as inventor proposes AI screening and joint use for couples

A device that has long unsettled lawmakers and doctors is back in the spotlight.

How Chinese drone components are shaping the war between Russia and Ukraine

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How Chinese drone components are shaping the war between Russia and Ukraine

As drones overtake artillery as the war’s most decisive weapon, the struggle for Chinese-made components is quietly shaping who holds the advantage on the battlefield.

Trump praises soaring fortunes at Davos amid widespread concern over the economy

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Trump praises soaring fortunes at Davos amid widespread concern over the economy

Remarks to global business leaders about soaring fortunes sit uneasily with polling that shows most Americans feel stuck in a weak economy.

At Davos, Trump rattles allies with a wide-ranging speech that mixed threats, jokes and old grievances

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At Davos, Trump rattles allies with a wide-ranging speech that mixed threats, jokes and old grievances

An hour-long appearance at the World Economic Forum left European leaders uneasy about NATO, trade and how far Washington might push its demands.

A sprawling winter storm is set to freeze a huge swath of the US this weekend

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A sprawling winter storm is set to freeze a huge swath of the US this weekend

Forecasters warn that snow, ice and brutal cold could disrupt travel, knock out power and affect more than 200 million people from Friday through Monday.

Inside the covert operation that captured Maduro

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Inside the covert operation that captured Maduro

A secret CIA role in Venezuela points to a sharper, risk-heavy turn in US intelligence strategy, and a renewed focus on Latin America under President Trump’s second term.

Why Canada is bracing itself as Greenland becomes the front line

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Why Canada is bracing itself as Greenland becomes the front line

After years of shrugging off Trump-era trolling, Ottawa is treating Arctic pressure as a real strategic threat, and reshaping its defence, diplomacy, and alliances accordingly.

Why Macron’s personal approach to Trump is under new strain

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Why Macron’s personal approach to Trump is under new strain

For years, France’s president relied on personal rapport to steady Donald Trump. With tariffs threatened and Greenland in play, that approach is starting to look exhausted.

US bought the Danish Virgin Islands in 1917 for $25M. Does that mean Greenland is for sale?

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US bought the Danish Virgin Islands in 1917 for $25M. Does that mean Greenland is for sale?

A century-old deal often cited in today’s Greenland debate shows how much the rules of power, territory, and consent have changed since 1917.

How a submerged train part may reshape Spain’s rail crash inquiry

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How a submerged train part may reshape Spain’s rail crash inquiry

Nearly two days after one of Spain’s deadliest rail disasters in over a decade, a heavy piece of train debris found far from the tracks has opened a new line of questioning for investigators still struggling to understand what went wrong.

One year in, Trump is governing without filters, and without guardrails

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One year in, Trump is governing without filters, and without guardrails

An unscripted, meandering appearance in the White House briefing room offered a clear preview of a second year shaped less by institutions and restraint, and more by a president convinced he answers only to himself.

Marriyum Aurangzeb's glow-up stuns social media, sparks cosmetic surgery rumours

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Marriyum Aurangzeb's glow-up stuns social media, sparks cosmetic surgery rumours

A set of wedding photographs sparked viral speculation and ridicule online, reigniting a familiar debate about how women politicians are judged less for their work and more for how they look.

Goa double murder probe turns up disturbing digital trail on accused’s phone

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Goa double murder probe turns up disturbing digital trail on accused’s phone

Investigators say material recovered from the suspect’s mobile device is now part of a wider effort to reconstruct motive, mental state, and the events leading up to the killings.

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